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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,460.15, 367,704.03 and 145,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,460.15, 367,704.03 and 145,605.60 is: 200,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,460.15 : 367,704.03 = 145,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,460.15/367,704.03 = 145,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,460.15x = 367,704.03 × 145,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,460.15x = 53,539,765,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,765,910.57/266,460.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,929.73

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